Spicy Molasses Pecan Pie

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 partially baked pie crust
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup light molasses
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg or 1 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 -1 1/2 cup pecan halves

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 melt butter in small skillet over medium heat until it browns, giving off a nutty aroma, and pour into a large mixing bowl.
• 3 add the sugar to the butter and mix well with a wooden spoon.
• 4 beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
• 5 stir in the molasses, lemon juice, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla and blend well.
• 6 add the heavy cream or milk and beat until smooth.
• 7 pour filling into prepared pie shell and spread pecans on top.
• 8 place in middle rack of preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until pie is golden brown and puffed, and an inserted knife comes out clean.
• 9 do not overcook--it will become gummy!
• 10 cool on wire rack until set and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
• 11 enjoy!